| | | | Dear Guest,
What’s wrong with cupcakes?
The humble cupcake has become a powerful symbol of token gestures to acknowledge women in the workplace.
While gestures of recognition, like the work afternoon tea, are appreciated, they have been criticised for obscuring real action in acknowledging the contribution of women. Read more from FCK the Cupcakes Founder Jasmin Bedir.
On the eve of International Women's Day (Friday 8 March), it’s worth reflecting on a survey released yesterday by Settlement Services International (SSI) which found that 6 in 10 women do not feel represented at International Women’s Day (IWD) events, panels or in the media.
When asked why, 52 per cent of respondents said that the women speaking at previous IWD events appeared to be from economically privileged backgrounds, with 45 per cent noting that these women didn’t look or sound like them.
That information cannot be ignored if you are organising or attending IWD, or any networking event.
Women’s Network Australia embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re not perfect, gosh no. But we do try to apply a diversity lens to our activities. Last night’s IWD event in Brisbane exemplified that, with our panel sharing their personal insights and experiences with racism, bullying and the stigma of mental illness. It can be hard to discuss these topics – particularly in the workplace. You might want to take look at the resources one of our speakers, Jenae Tien, has developed to talk about, celebrate and understand the importance diversity plays in our lives. Her Deck of Diversity was designed for children but it’s a great resource for all ages. Best served with cupcakes!
CHERYL GRAY
CEO, Women's Network Australia | | | | More new Ambassador Announced! We are delighted to introduce two new additions to the WNA Team:
Penny Sahinis is our WNA Ambassador - Boards, HR and Senior Leadership. Based in Melbourne, Penny is an experienced and highly regarded independent strategic management advisor to CEOs and Boards who have an eye to sustainable market relevance or repositioning their organisation. As a former C-Suite financial markets executive, and as an independent consultant, Penny has delivered strategic advice and successfully aided transitions across 23 industries/sectors. Penny is a mentor and master connector, with a heart-centred focus that is both warm and engaging.
Laura Lewis is our WNA Ambassador - Inclusion and Micro Business Champion. Laura Lewis is microbusiness owner, an artist, mum, and a passionate advocate for inclusion and better services for people living with a mental illness. She’s also a disruptor and advocate to improve educating our state education system to stamp out bullying in our schools. Laura has faced her own challenges with mental illness and uses her lived experience as a strong advocate for others. Most recently, she was a panelist at WNA's Inspire Inclusion event celebrating International Women's Day. Laura lives in Brisbane's bayside. | | | | | | Pulse Survey In our February pulse survey, we posed three quick questions about business planning and how prepared your business is to face a potential disaster. The results were mixed. Two thirds of respondents reported having business and business continuity plans in place, and regularly reviewed. One third did not. Perhaps this is a timely reminder to ensure that you have a plan in place for when things go wrong! This month, our three quick questions are about International Women's Day. Take the poll and we'll report back at the end of the month. | | | | | | | | | | | | Movie freebies for WNA Members! Thanks to Rialto Distribution, WNA Members are invited to go into the draw for one of 10 free double-passes to see the new release movie, Cabrini. Arriving in New York City in 1889, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini is greeted by disease, crime and impoverished children. She soon sets off on a daring mission to convince the mayor to secure housing and health care for society’s most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world has ever seen. Watch the trailer here. To enter the draw, email the WNA Team. The first 10 entries will receive their digital tickets for Cabrini, opening today in cinemas.
And thanks to STUDIOCANAL, we can also offer 10 free double-passes to Wicked Little Letters, staring Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley. A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger than fiction true story, Wicked Little Letters follows two neighbours: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. To enter the draw, email the WNA Team. The first 10 entries will receive tickets by mail for screenings opening 21 March. | | | | | | | | Sign up today for FREE DIGITAL SKILLS TRAINING with access to more than 26,000 online courses including cybersecurity, online marketing and more! Our latest playlist includes Microsoft Fundamentals, with everything you need to upskill your Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. We also have specially curated playlists covering digital design, web development, data analytics and cyber security, along with skills development modules covering finance, communication skills, leadership and other professional development courses. Sign up today to unlock your personalised training, delivered in partnership with the Queensland Government and available to all WNA Members, including students and affiliates. | | | | | | | | | | Are you looking to connect with the global marketplace? WEConnect International offers FREE registration to women-owned businesses. Through this network, you can put your business in front of 172 global member buyers who are committed to diversifying their supply chain. Women's Network Australia is a proud partner of WEConnect International and encourages all women-owned businesses to sign up and be part of a global community. Find out more here. | | | | | | Connect with Women's Network Australia | | | | Copyright © 2024 Women's Network Australia. All rights reserved. You are receiving this because you are either a financial member of Women's Network Australia or you have subscribed to receive electronic communication from us.
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